... Thank you so much for your reply. I really appreciate it. That is why it was very puzzling to me that he offered to prescribe meds used for Lupus and Fibromyalgia for my pain and symptoms...my memory is so bad lately that I couldn't tell you the names of all the meds he suggested. ... (3 replies)

... es came back and my levels are still normal for my thyroid. The hives turned into a vasculitic type hives with bruising all over body. I have now developed mouth ulcers and noseulcers and problems swallowing. ENT did cat scan to check for sinus problems and cat scan was clear. ... (2 replies)

... I would suggest to your doctor that he run a specific test for Vasculitis. There are some of these vasculitudes which have nose sores as a symptom. I also have lupus and have nose sores caused by the Vaculitis which was probably caused by having lupus for 30 years without a dx! ... (8 replies)

... diagnose Lupus, I believe mine started when I was around 19 or 20 yrs. old, but I went many, many yrs until I got a diagnosis. I did have a dermatologist suspect Lupus in my early 20's, but had no insurance and couldnt have all of the testing done nor could I affort to have a skin biopsy. ... (2 replies)

... It is real helpful because it lists the eleven criteria for diagnosing Lupus. I'm no doctor, but it can be challenging to receive either a diagnosis of Lupus or MS because the symptoms can vary and be over a long period of time. ... (2 replies)

... I have lupus which is accompanied by mouth ulcers and alot of joint pain. Mouth ulcers is one thing they look for when diagnosing lupus along with joint pain I believe in 11 areas of your body. ... (6 replies)

... nks for your reply.......I am being treated with meds for SS but haven't been diagnosed "officially" with it. But with all the other symptoms I was wondering if Lupus was a possibility. Especially with the aching and swelling in my joints and the ulcers in my nose. ... (18 replies)